Preschool & Recreational Programs
Preschool & Recreational Programs
Each class begins with a warm-up, followed by time on the vault, uneven bars, beam, floor, and trampoline, and ends with a cool-down.
Our Preschool and Recreational programs follow our comprehensive curriculum, the NGS Goals program. Each level is distinguished by progressive benchmark, supporting, and supplementary skills. At the end of the session, athletes receive a report card highlighting their accomplishments and development.​
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Preschool
Parent and Tot | 1 hour | ages 18 months - 3 years old
This structured class is perfect for social development! With 1:1 support from their guardian, athletes will develop fine and gross motor skills through climbing, hanging, jumping, and rolling.
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Tumble Tots | 1 hour | ages 3 - 4
​Athletes develop independence, listening skills, and physical literacy through circuits and games.​​​
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Preschool | 1 hour | ages 4 - 5
​Athletes build physical literacy, confidence, and connect with their peers through circuits and games.
Pajama Gym | 1 hour | ages 3 - 5
This one-of-a-kind evening class is the perfect outlet for burning energy before bed.
Recreational Classes
Our Recreational program trains athletes ages 5+. Athletes will practice the fundamental movement patterns of landing, stationary position, rotation, locomotion, swing, and spring.
Beginner | 1.5 hours | ages 5 - 6, ages 7 - 9 | levels 1 - 3​
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Beginner/Intermediate | 2 hours | ages 10+ | levels 1 - 6
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Intermediate | 2 hours | ages 7 - 9 | levels 4 - 6
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Intermediate/Advanced | 2 hours | ages 7+, ages 10+ | levels 4 - 10
Invitational Classes
Registration is permitted through coach recommendation only. Invitational classes are designed for athletes who demonstrate an aptitude and strong interest for their age and level.
MiniStars | 1.5 hours | ages 3 - 5 | levels 3+
Athletes work toward improving their handstands, cartwheels, pullovers, and jumps.
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SuperStars | 2 hours | ages 5 - 7 | levels 4 - 6
Athletes work toward improving their endurance, strength, flexibility, and technique.​
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GymStars | 2 hours | ages 7+ | levels 4 - 10
Athletes work toward mastering their endurance, strength, power, flexibility, technique, and artistry.
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GymStars Plus | 2 hours | ages 7+ | levels 6 - 10
Athletes work toward mastering their endurance, strength, power, flexibility, technique, and artistry.
Adaptive Programs
For athletes with disabilities, we offer 1:1 coaching and Drop-in. We work to remove participation barriers by creating bespoke activities that support physiological, neurological, and social growth.​​
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Adaptive Drop-in | 1.5 hours | $12.75
This unstructured group session allows athletes to explore the gym at their own pace. We require 1:1 guardian supervision.
1:1 Adaptive | 1 hour
For more information, please contact Brianna Rapanos at brianna@nanaimogymnastics.ca​​
Funding Assistance
KidSport
KidSport is a community-based sport-funding program that provides grants for children 18 and under to participate in a sport season of their choice. There are 40 community chapters in BC and over 175 chapters across Canada. With the help from dedicated corporate partners, KidSport works to fulfill its mission of eliminating the financial barriers to sport participation, ‘So ALL Kids Can Play!’
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https://kidsportcanada.ca/
Jumpstart
Jumpstart helps kids between the ages of 4 to 18 by assisting with the costs associated with registration, equipment and/or transportation for sports and physical activity programming. Applications for assistance can typically be submitted from January 15 to November 1. Funding is distributed with a focus on maximizing the cost and length of participation per activity per child.
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Athletics For Kids (A4K)
A4K’s overarching goal is to be there to assist any B.C. child in their dream of playing amateur sports. In other words, we want all kids to have the opportunity to play. The support of A4K is available province-wide for children ages 5 to 18 who are currently enrolled in school. Basic registration fees are paid for a multitude of approved sports, up to an annual maximum of $600 per child.
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https://www.a4k.ca/